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Il concettoDECO 2000spezza unatradizionecentenaria!

M A Y

DECO 13 basic i

Strehlen mitZwischen-schaltungder Achsen X3 und Z1

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TORNOS-SCHAUBLIN... une ouverture sur la France 3

DECO 13 basic i 4

DECO 13 basic i : offre spéciale aux 100 premiers acquéreurs ! 7

Peignage en interpolant les axes X3 et Z1 8

Le concept DECO 2000 rompt une tradition centenaire ! 10

Aujourd’hui les entreprises qui réussissent, garantissent la qualité et remportent

un beau succès grâce aux technologies et aux machines d’avant-garde ! 13

SIAMS 2000: la rencontre des microtechniques 15

MOTOREX-Focus: les émulsions réfrigérantes et leur entretien 17

Nouvelle maquette pour DECO-Magazine 19

TORNOS-BECHLER Deutschland betreut zukünftig SCHAUBLIN-Produktlinie 21

Strehlen mit Zwischenschaltung der Achsen X3 und Z1 22

DECO 13 basic i 24

DECO 13 basic i : Spezialangebot für die 100 ersten Käufer ! 27

Das DECO 2000 Konzept bricht eine hundertjährige Tradition 28

Die heute erfolgreichen Unternehmen garantieren Qualität und

sind dank neuester Technologien und Automaten erfolgreich ! 30

SIAMS 2000: das Zusammentreffen der Mikrotechniken 32

MOTOREX-Focus: Kühlschmierstoffe und deren Pflege 33

Ein neues Layout für das DECO-Magazine 35

Fixed head turning from TORNOS Technologies UK 37

Thread chasing by interpolating axes X3 and Z1 38

DECO 13 basic i 40

DECO 13 basic i: special offer for the first 100 purchasers ! 43

SIAMS 2000: the meeting of microtechnologies 45

MOTOREX-Focus: cooling emulsions and their maintenance 46

The DECO 2000 concept is breaking with a 100 year-old tradition ! 48

Nowadays, companies which succeed, guarantee quality and enjoy success

thanks to the latest technologies and machines ! 50

New layout for the DECO-Magazine 51

Le novità sono arrivate ! 53

Pettinatura che interpola gli assi X3 e Z1 54

DECO 13 basic i 56

DECO 13 basic i : offerta speciale ai primi 100 acquirenti ! 59

Il concetto DECO 2000 spezza una tradizione centenaria ! 60

Aziende di qualità e di successo non possono che lavorare

con tecnologie e macchine all’avanguardia 62

SIAMS 2000: l’incontro delle microtecniche 64

MOTOREX-Focus: le emulsioni refrigeranti e la loro conservazione 65

Nuova struttura per DECO-Magazine 67

IMPRESSUMDECO-MAGAZINE 2/00

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What effect will TORNOS-SCHAU-

BLIN have in the UK?

To answer this we first need to

know what the name SCHAUBLIN

meant to the customer base in the

UK and this can probably be an-

swered by «SCHAUBLIN? Excellent

guide bushing and tooling and

excellent quality tool room and

second operation machines.»

But what will the name TORNOS-

SCHAUBLIN become to be asso-

ciated with?

Synonymous with high quality, high

production multi axis CNC lathes.

Over the past few years SCHAUBLIN

have been developing and refining

an excellent range of multi axis

fixed head lathes. Their problem

seemed to be a matter of scale.

Production costs and marketing

opportunities are very much rela-

ted to the possible market size and

this is where the major advantages

of the TORNOS-SCHAUBLIN opera-

tion will be seen. TORNOS-BECHLER

have shown over the past four

years, since the launch of the DECO

range of sliding head machines,

that with the correct products,

good technical back up, good ser-

vicing for the customers, and at-

tractive prices, that the market is

available.

The TORNOS SCHAUBLIN range has

been positively rationalised so the

TORNOS now offer :

◆ A range of machines, sliding

head, hybrid sliding & fixed, fixed

head and multispindle.

The size range offered:

◆ Deco 7, 1 - 7 mm.

◆ Deco 10, 2 -10 mm SAS 16.6 3 -

16 mm.

◆ Deco 13, 3 - 16 mm Deco 13 Basic

2 - 16 mm MD 20/6 3 - 20 mm.

◆ Deco 20, 5 - 25.4 mm MD 20/8

3 - 20 mm.

◆ Deco 26, 8 - 32 mm TS 42 S 5 -

42 mm MD 26/6 5 - 32 mm.

◆ TS 42 L 5 - 42 mm.

◆ TS 65 8 - 65 mm.

An excellent range of products for

small batch to continuous opera-

tion, from 1 mm to 65 mm bar and

up to 380 mm diameter.

How has the change affected

TORNOS Technologies UK Ltd?

To ensure a quick take over and to

ensure that the market was imme-

diately covered we took on Jim

Healey who had been selling the

SCHAUBLIN range as Product Ma-

nager and also Stephen Brennan as

Applications Engineer. The first of

our service engineers has visited

from TORNOS Technologies UK

turning Fixed head

You may have heard that TORNOS-BECHLER purchased the production rights ofSCHAUBLIN in Switzerland. This happened at the end of 1999 but it has beenunclear until recently what effect this would have in the UK. Previously theproducts had been sold through an agent in the UK and TT UK did not offer anyfixed head capability. But with the formation of TORNOS Schaublin inSwitzerland as a department of TORNOS-BECHLER this had to change.

Switzerland for service training and

many of our sales team have also

visited to see the range both being

produced and in production. We

have in our showroom a 42 S ma-

chine and a CCN125 machine so will

be able to demonstrate them as

required.

It has meant that we will moving to

bigger premises but more about

that later.

An exciting period is in front of us.

Join with us on this expansion.

interpolating axes

X3 and Z1

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Description: For some special machining operations, for example when wishing

to avoid using an extremely offset tool, this tip will enable internal

chasing to be carried out with the tool on the end piece (T31-T34) by

using axes X3 and Z1 and not X3 and Z3.

As the TB-DECO is a programming tool with almost unlimited possibilities,

this particular combination of axes can be executed quite easily provided a

few model adaptations have been made.

This procedure requires somewhat special programming. It involves creat-

ing an additional operating line in the program and a new support for the

machine database.

In our example we shall describe a thread chasing process on a DECO

2000 cap. 20 mm using tool T34.

1.

2.

2° Creating a new support (39) in the machine database

Note: the master axis 1 must be Z1

1° Creating the following operating line

Thread chasing by

b) Operation 1:8 : G1 Z1=2 G100

T60

Z1=2 is the absolute ap-

proach position from

the original part posi-

tion

c) Operation 5:2 position macro

G915

Operation 3:8: G1 Z3=2 G100

T34

Z3=2 is the approach posi-

tion programmed in Z3. This

position must be identical to

that programmed for Z1 in

operation 1:9

d) Operation 6:2 programming

screw threading by activating

the T39 geometry

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Tricks

Creating a new support, the fea-

ture of which would be to have axis

X3 as the X-reference axis and axis

Z1 as the Z-reference axis. The stan-

dard supports, T31 to T34, have X3

and Z3 as their reference axes. The

support number would be 39. To

set up this new support, the

Edit_bd application must be used

and the following instructions fol-

lowed.

Open the database. Select the sup-

port field, right click the mouse.

The context menu «add registra-

tion» appears. Click. A new support

is created and added to the end of

the list. Select this support and

change the values as follows:

NOTE:

◆ The value of the OffsetX field

must be the same as that of

support 34 of the database (in

our example: 270)

◆ As the axis Z identifier (AxisZID)

is Z1, the value will be 5

3° Programming

The programming tip lies in the

creation of a new tool geometry,

which we will call T39, based on

support 39, which we have just

created. It is important to know

that this geometry will be called up

in the new operation line, com-

prising axes Z1 and X3. Another

geometry, T60, will be used for the

correct positioning of axis Z1 be-

fore screw threading.

Important comments

When using geometries T39 and

T60 the following two rules must

be complied with:

◆ the geometry in X of T34 and

T39 must be strictly equal

(e.g. : -10).

◆ the geometry in Z of T60 and

T39 must be strictly equal

(e.g. : - 60)

The following must be executed

during programming:

a) Determine the geometry T60 in

Z.

b) Program the tool approach po-

sition in Z1 with tool T60 active.

c) Position macro G915 to find the

original part on axis Z3.

Program the approach position

in Z3 with tool T34 being active.

d) Program screw threading using

G933 in line Z1/X3.

Explanations

a) For the previous screw threa-

ding operation, record the last

programmed position for Z1 to-

gether with the geometry in Z

of the tool, which was active at

that particular time. Add these

two values (last position + geo-

metry in Z) and enter the result

as a negative in the geometry of

T60 in Z.

For example: -35 + (-25) = -60 to

be entered in T60

3.

New functionality offered by the DECO-

Magazine

From this edition onwards, the program-

ming examples published can be down-

loaded from our Internet site, address

www.tornos.ch, under heading «TB-DECO».

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basic i

TYPES OF PARTS THAT CAN BE MANUFACTURED COMPARED WITH THE DECO 2000.

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10

15

20

25

30

35

26

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60

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Capacity(mm)

Complexity(%)

With bar endpreparation

DECO 2000cap.7

DECO 2000cap.10

DECO basic iDECO 13 basic i

DECO 2000cap.13

DECO 2000cap.20

DECO 2000cap.26

DECO 2000cap.7

DECO 2000cap.10

DECO basic i DECO 13 basic i

DECO 2000cap.13

DECO 2000cap.20

DECO 2000cap.26

In the last edition of DECO-Magazine we illustrated that the new ran-ge of «basic» lathes meets the production and financial requirements ofthe small parts turning market for both simple to reasonably complexparts.As for the letter « i » (of the word « integrated»), this represents the bestway of incorporating and controlling the automatic bar feeder unit on aloose tailstock lathe.

A few weeks after three major

events, during which we present-

ed, for the first time, the charac-

teristics of the DECO 13 basic

« i », (Simodec/France, BIEMH/Spain,

MACH/United Kingdom) and just

prior to the first world-wide launch

at the SIAMS, the market feed-

back confirmed that our strategic

choice in developing a new product

line for machining simple parts,

was both well-advised and expect-

ed by some of our clients.

Having delivered more than 2000

lathes of the advanced DECO 2000

range (as opposed to the basic

range), we are quite aware of all the

strengths and weaknesses of the

solutions proposed.

Since the autumn of 1996, when

we supplied the first DECO 2000

lathe, we have been continuously

launching new single-spindle prod-

ucts for the various small-parts

turning capacities and making in-

novations in this sector.

The immediate advantages are

as follows:

◆ Programming using a tried

and tested system

◆ A single programming

system for all TORNOS-

BECHLER lathes, the advanced

DECO 2000, MULTIDECO and DECO

basic

◆ Benefit of all the improvements

of the DECO 2000 concept (see

boxed in section below)

◆ Direct system mastering by

clients already operating lathes

of the DECO 2000 family or the

MULTIDECO

◆ Modern and changing system in-

corporating all the latest deve-

lopments of modern computing

◆ High performance and user

friendly programming tool

Z2

Z1

X1

X2

Y2

Y1

S1

S2

Technically the DECO 13 basic

lathe is characterised by:

◆ simplified configuration.

◆ a reduction in the number of

numeric axes (six as opposed

to ten for the advanced DECO

2000, 13 mm capacity).

◆ a reduced number of fixed

and turning tools.

◆ simplified counter-operations.

The purpose of this simplification is

to produce a lathe to execute sim-

ple to reasonably complex parts

with an attractive price to quality

ratio.

The kinematics adopted mean

that several tools can be used

simultaneously with counter-

operations taking place in mas-

ked time.

By its very design of using two tool

systems, a die stock chaser and in-

tegrated system comprising end-

operations, counter operations

and a turning system, some oper-

ations are now different to those

currently executed on the DECO

2000. The counter-spindle is no

longer independent in relation

to the different tool systems of

the lathe (front platen, end-unit,

counter-operations).

In order to guarantee perfect in-

corporation in a tried and tested

system, it is logical for the pro-

gramming for the basic DECO 13

lathe to be completed on our TB-

DECO programming platform.

In order to maximise the capacity

of the lathe, a certain working

methodology in masked time

(counter operations, tool prepara-

tion etc.) must be applied. A pro-

gram model, regarded as a recom-

mendation of the machining se-

quence order, has been incorpo-

rated in the TB-DECO software. This

model will enable the operator to

benefit from two tool systems (as

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Caption: In order to simplify programming and although the lathe only

has two tool systems, the machine database designers proceeded on the

basis of leaving 4 operation lines. This represents a marked simplification

at thinking level. Movement parallelism can only be ensured between

those systems of front platen 1 and one of the three others, but never

from amongst these latter; (as the same tooling system is used, they can

obviously not be engaged simultaneously).

Caption: In order to simplify programming and although the lathe only has two tool systems, the machine database de-

signers proceeded on the basis of leaving 4 operation lines. This represents a marked simplification at thinking level.

Movement parallelism can only be ensured between those systems of front platen 1 and one of the three others, but

never from amongst these latter; (as the same tooling system is used, they can obviously not be engaged simultane-

ously).

OPÉRATIONS Sequency of manufacturing a component on DECO 13 basic i

Loading

Front operations

Operations system 1

Counter operations

Ejection of part

Operations system 2

Cut off andpick up

Preparation of tool

Tool system 1 (front platen)

Tool system 2 (end attachment)

2

1

2

1 + 2

opposed to four on the DECO 2000)

by following a sequence logic for

all machining operations, thereby

avoiding any conflicts or risks of

collision between the various kine-

matic elements of the lathe.

Defined kinematics and its ad-

vantages

Basically, the lathe comprises

the following units :

◆ 12,000 rpm head stock, 13 (16)

mm capacity

◆ 1 front platen with 5 positions

◆ Synchronous revolving guide

bush

◆ Spindle stop and motorization

for 3 revolving tools on the front

platen

◆ An independent tool system

comprising 3 positions for end-

piece machining with the guide

bush and three other positions

for the turning tool holders. This

system also includes the coun-

ter-spindle, 13 (16) mm capacity,

12,000 rpm. The entire system

can be displaced along 3 nume-

ric axes (X/Z/Y)

◆ Pneumatic parts extractor with

collet oil cleaning unit

◆ A station for 3 end counter-ope-

rations

◆ Incorporation of an automatic

bar feeder with oil bath (for bars

of 3.2 m, 3.85 m or 4 m as selec-

ted) comprising 2 guide chan-

nels, the pushers and a guide

sight to cover the complete ran-

ge of the lathe, for machining

bars from 3 to 16 mm long.

◆ NC calculation of bar end.

◆ The speed and feed rate are au-

tomatically adjusted in relation

to the diameter of the bar being

machined.

◆ Guiding steady opening is auto-

matically adjusted in relation to

diameter.

◆ Capacity changes (guide chan-

nel) are extremely fast.

The DECO 13 basic i will be unveiled

for the first time in the world at

Siams in Moutier from 23rd to 27th

May. It will then be presented

throughout the world, in particular

at the METAV, AMB, IMTS, BIMU,

TATEF, MAQUITEC, THAI METALEX

and EMAF trade fairs, as well as in

our subsidiaries. The first deliveries

are scheduled for September 2000.

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Since its installation, the basic

equipment for the DECO 13 basic i

means that it can start production

without it being necessary to add a

vast array of options.

Despite the fact that the kinemat-

ics includes «only six axes», the

DECO 13 basic i offers machining

facilities, which are generally only

carried out on lathes with far more

axes:

◆ The combined tool system

with 3 axes can work simulta-

neously with the guide bush

and front platen (e.g. end tur-

ning and drilling, rough and

finish turning).

◆ Slide and turning operations

can be executed (rough-

finishing turning / die cutting

threads) using the turning

tools along the lines of head-

stock lathes (repeated tool

movements along the bar in

the fixed position) for rough

and finish machining or

thread chasing.

◆ All the tools and counter-

spindle can be numerically

centered with the lathe axes

(dispensing with manual me-

chanical centering).

Automatic bar feeder

Another essential point is the in-

corporation of a bar feeder into the

lathe. The bar feeder not only pro-

vides a useful technological feature

but also contributes to the overall

design.

The automatic bar feeder comes

with an oil bath (hydro-dynamic

effect for the bar) and has the

necessary basic equipment – such

as guide channels, pushers and re-

volving extension pieces – to cover

the entire range of the lathe (3 to

16 mm bars).

The inclusion of this facility now

means that we can offer a com-

plete production unit with the fol-

lowing characteristics :

◆ Bar feed control incorporated

with lathe control.

The strong points of the

DECO 2000 concept.

Ease of programming.

Facility of programming se-

veral machines from one PC.

Simple software update.

The programming is under-

going development at the

same rate as computing .

Machines are always of the

latest design.

One single software package

for all the machines.

During the launch of the DECO 13 basic i at SIAMS andwith the aim of providing easier access to the new«basic» philosophy, TORNOS-BECHLER is offering toolholders and equipment up to a value of CHF 3,500.—to the first 100 purchasers of the DECO 13 basic i.

Your usual TORNOS-BECHLER contact will be on handto provide all the necessary details. Don’t hesitate toget in touch.

DECO 13 bi :special offer

for the first 100 purchasers!

basic i

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Since 1988, SIAMS has been the

meeting point of specialists in mi-

crotechnology. Growing with each

event, it rapidly became an inter-

national forum. Being a profes-

sional yet close venue, SIAMS is

also a friendly trade fair, whose size

encourages direct and frank ex-

change between partners, within a

minimum of time and with maxi-

mum efficiency.

It would be useful to highlight the

extent to which SIAMS, is a capti-

vating showcase for the most mo-

dern forms of production, particu-

larly in the areas of machine tools,

assembly installations, measuring

and inspection equipment, con-

trols, industrial computing, tool-

ing, accessories, mechanics, semi-

finished products, small parts turn-

ing, sub-contracting, heat treat-

ment, surface treatment and so

on… These many products and

activities confirm the calibre and

diversity of SIAMS.

Even if the majority of companies

present are Swiss, a fair proportion

of exhibitors also comes from

abroad, thus lending SIAMS its in-

ternational flavour: Germany, Fran-

ce, Italy, Great Britain, the USA,

Japan, Denmark, Israel and so on…

As regards the infrastructure, the

main feature lies with the increase

of the surface area made available

to the almost 430 exhibitors –

which has now been extended to

almost 7000 m2 (i.e. 700 m2 more

than in 1998). This increased area

means that SIAMS can now wel-

come an additional 30 more ex-

hibitors.

SIAMS 2000 now comprises 6 halls,

each being dedicated to a particu-

lar aspect of microtechnology. This

grouping together by area will now

enable visitors to gain access to

their contacts or obtain the in-

formation required more quickly,

thereby avoiding time wasting,

which normally occurs in highly

dispersed halls.

Almost 14,000 professional visitors

came to SIAMS in 1998, of whom

roughly 3000 came from abroad.

the meeting of

microtechnologies

SIAMS has now beaten all records! From 23rd to 27th May 2000,this showcase of microtechnology will welcome 430 exhibitors covering

an area of almost 7000 m2.

The new communication strategy,

which has been set up, coupled

with the active support of ex-

hibitors, presages a marked in-

crease in the number of visitors to

the 2000 event.

SIAMS is also using the opportuni-

ty of the year 2000 fair to change

its image. The change is mainly in a

new logo, which now reflects bet-

ter with the worldwide image of

SIAMS.

Innovations and originality charac-

terise this seventh event, which will

be held from 23rd to 27th May 2000

in Moutier.

2000:

Francis Koller,

President of SIAMS

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and their maintenance

MOTOREX-Focus: cooling

emulsionsIt is now possible, with modern water-soluble emulsions, to achieve very goodsurface finishes. Unfortunately, what frequently happens in practice, is that theimportance of a good emulsion and its maintenance is often ignored. This isjust as important as good machine adjustment or using the correct tool.

Whether this is for the seat rails in the latest Airbus or hyper light-

weight aluminium rims used by the well-known car manufacturers,

aluminium alloys are currently highly in fashion – and must be

treated with very particular attention.

MOTOREX has been examining thequestion of emulsion for severalyears now and permanently investsin research and development fornew products and overall solutionsin testing and maintaining emul-sions. The latest products de-veloped from these activities areMOTOREX SWISSCOOL 7755 Aeroand the MOTOREX PROCESS FLUIDMANAGEMENT maintenance con-cept.

The future of metalmachining using newproducts

In the past, water-soluble coolingemulsions demanded very carefulhandling. Nowadays, the new ge-neration of modern emulsions ismore stable and provides newmetal machining facilities owing toits complex combinations of es-sential basic oils, emulsifiers, stabi-lisers, anti-corrosion agents, high-pressure and other high-tech addi-tives.

The demands made on these mo-dern emulsions are very high – ge-nerally the following properties arerequired:

◆ vast cooling, wettability andrinsing capacity

◆ they must be free from chlori-ne, sulphur and nitrite

◆ they must be environmental-ly friendly and not harm theskin

◆ they must demonstrate highemulsifying stability

◆ they must be highly resistantto micro-organisms

◆ they must provide good anti-corrosion protection

◆ they must be neutral to ma-chine varnish

◆ if possible, they must complywith TRGS 611

Emulsions have largely demon-strated their cooling and rinsingability in all milling, grinding, drillingand tapping operations. The bestadapted product must always beselected once all factors, such asmachining speed, material quality,tool use and series size, have beenconsidered. A tribologist should beconsulted in such cases. The com-pany frequently develops specialformulations for new applications.

General purpose emulsions, suchas MOTOREX SWISSCOOL FRISCO7733 are, of course, available. Thisparticular emulsion is well adaptedto all machining processes and issuitable for all alloyed materials,such as steel, cast iron and alumi-nium.

Aluminium alloys havethe edge

At the start of the third Millennium,aluminium is still the preferredmaterial in the trade – even thoughthe specific machining energyof aluminium is 25 % below thatof steel. More powerful turning

area or to seal the cowling –risk of contamination!

◆ Never throw rubbish in thecooling emulsion containers.

CauseFungal and yeast attacks.

Solutions◆ As indicated above.◆ If there is a yeast attack, imme-

diately change the cooling emul-sion because it may block thepipes.

CauseInstability created by a foreignproduct following refilling.

Solutions◆ Inadequate draining/cleaning be-

fore refilling. Start again anddrain everything.

CauseUnusual oil / leak.

Solutions◆ Scoop out the unusual oil or stop

the leak, preferably using theF+M oil separator. Skimmers areonly suitable in certain circum-stances.

◆ Change for lubricating oils whichcan easily be separated from theemulsion. All MOTOREX fluids,oils and cooling emulsions arecompatible with one another.

As a general rule, fresh emulsionscontain little bacteria. However,components likely to encouragethe development of bacteria, fungiand yeast can be transmittedthrough the air or in waste (i.e.cigarette ends, left over food),thereby contaminating the installa-tion. Similarly, deposits caused byan inadequate flow rate inside thepipes, give rise to a concentrationof micro-organisms. This is reme-died by the use of MOTOREX TSTSUPER cleaners together with high-pressure hoses and units fittedwith brushes to clean the pipes.

Would you like MOTOREX to sendyou all its maintenance recom-mendations free of charge? If, so,please write to:

MOTOREX S.A., CustomerServices, «Emulsions –Maintenance recommenda-tions», P.O. Box CH - 4901 Langenthal or send us an e-mail : motorex@motorex.com.

Please indicate the language inwhich you would like to receiveyour maintenance recommenda-tions (German, French or English).

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centres are used to meet the highproduction demands. When alu-minium alloys are machined at highspeed, it is very important to givegood surface finish without toolmarks. The emulsion used in suchcases, plays a very important part,because the effect of the emulsionand rinsing exert a specific actionon friction, which reduces the co-efficient required. This guaranteeschip removal. MOTOREX SWISSCOOL7755 Aero is perfectly adapted tomachining bars of commonly useddiameters.

MOTOREX developed the new spe-cial emulsion, SWISSCOOL 7755Aero for the very demanding ma-chining operations of aluminiumalloys, steel and titanium. Thesehighly dispersant oil-water emul-sions are perfectly suited to allhigh-speed machining operations– at concentrations from 5 to 11%whilst complying with TRGS 611.

Systematic maintenance

Emulsion maintenance is some-thing that has constantly beenuppermost in our minds sinceemulsions were invented. As a longestablished partner with well knowncompanies from all sectors ofindustry, MOTOREX developed arational system for monitoring thecurrent state of the emulsionwith its MOTOREX PROCESS FLUIDMANAGEMENT product. The logbook for each machine providesaccurate information on all points.This monitoring system is based on

TRGS-611 regulations (technical re-gulation for hazardous materials).Concentration, pH value, nitrate,germ number and so on are factorswhich one can scientifically in-fluence and guide.

Modern cooling emulsions retaintheir physical-chemical and bacte-riostatic properties for severalmonths. The longer periods be-tween emulsion changes and aclearly prolonged tooling life havedrastically reduced operating costs.MOTOREX guarantees the compa-tibility of all products that comeinto use with MOTOREX PROCESSFLUID MANAGEMENT.

Maintenance units, such as the oilseparators manufactured by Frex+ Messmer S.A. in Spiez, remove allforeign bodies from the coolingcircuit and are the ideal supple-ment for systematic maintenance.

In co-operation with various con-sumer groups, the MOTOREX spe-cialists grappled with the mainproblems surrounding these wa-ter-soluble, cooling emulsions anddrew up a list indicating the major-ity of causes and their remedies:

1. corrosion2. foam3. calcic soap4. the onset of smell5. oily deposits6. concentrated waste7. stains appearing on machined

parts8. the onset of skin and visual

problems

An example taken from the main-tenance list regarding the onset ofsmell (the development of a metal-lic smell may prove normal forsome emulsions).

CauseBacterial attack (>10 5 germs/mlemulsion).

Solutions◆ Add 0.1 – 0.15% large spectrum

MOTOREX ANTISEPT biocide.◆ Change the emulsion. Before

topping up the old emulsion,slowly add 2% MOTOREX TSTSUPER system cleaner. Use thisemulsion for 24 hours. NOTE:not suitable, particularly for 100%synthetic emulsions (foam).

◆ Then thoroughly rinse the (highpressure) system with a newemulsion.

◆ When mixing, always use cleancontainers.

◆ Never use cloths in the machine

The laboratories of MOTOREX indus-

tries are regularly involved in analy-

ses. The results are now published in

MOTOREX PROCESS FLUID MANAGE-

MENT, which will provide you with

information on the current state of

cooling emulsions.

Refer to DECO-MAGAZINE

No. 14, for an article by MOTOREX

relating to the use

of cutting oils for non-ferrous

alloys.

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is breaking

Our editorial staff arranged a meet-

ing with Mr. Manfred Laubscher,

operations director, to discuss mar-

ket trends, the DECO 2000 and, of

course, the MULTIDECO.

Company profile

Laubscher Précision SA is far from

being a small company. It has a fleet

of roughly 600 machines and a fully

integrated finishing system for all

small turned parts, for the benefit

of its customers (hardening, lap-

ping, honing, galvanic treatment

etc…). This family run company in

the Bienne region has a workforce

of approx. 270 people and is one of

the largest small-parts turning con-

cerns in Switzerland.

Laubscher Précision SA specialises

in the small parts turning of all ma-

terials, from 0.3 to 32 mm, espe-

cially for complex parts. Being his-

torically well equipped with Tornos

machines (M4, M7, R-10, R-16), the

company distanced itself a little

from TORNOS-BECHLER during the

80s when it turned towards nu-

meric control, but the latter did

not provide adequate satisfaction.

When the DECO 2000 system was

launched, Messrs. Laubscher deci-

ded to wait and see. The new de-

dicated programming method was

regarded as a real stumbling block

– was this a truly viable system or a

flash in the pan?

Thinking back, Mr. Manfred Laub-

scher remembers that it seemed

rather risky to invest in products

and training. Six years and 10 DECO

2000 machines later, Laubscher

Précision SA ordered one of the

first MULTIDECO 20/6 and has just

signed up for the second. How was

this possible?

with a 100 year-old tradition!

The DECO 2000 concept

After six generations of specialists in fixed and sliding head single-spindlelathes, the Laubscher Précision SA company in Täuffelen has now crossed thethreshold of a new development stage with the purchase of MULTIDECO 20/6machines !

of development and almost 150

years later, we can see how,

despite our divergent paths,

the concept of high precision,

coupled with the love of

small-parts turning, has brought

our two companies together in

their striving towards customer

satisfaction.

The vast experience in small parts

turning, as well as the hundreds of

different types of lathe used at

Laubscher Précision SA only repre-

sents one part of the solution this

company offers its customers.

These operations are but the first

part of a whole series of added

value, such as hardening, electro-

plating, grinding, honing and so

on. This allows Laubscher Précision

SA to meet all its customer re-

quirements in a flexible yet reactive

way, based on the complete mas-

tering of all its processes.

To conclude this article, we shall let

Mr. Laubscher have the last word in

summarising his approach to the

market : « If a carrier or forwarding

agent can reach very remote parts,

then Laubscher will deliver there

and provide its solutions».

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Trends

At given periods, we become aware

of the trends and developments

in the demand for more flexible

lathes to meet reduced large-series

runs. Did this actually happen?

«Not at all », Mr. Laubscher stated.

«Series production is tending to go

up. Laubscher is currently pro-

ducing 2 million parts a day! And

there are some parts whose rates

of production are 2 million a week.

The DECO 2000 - 10 mm capacity

machines produce small series

parts running to a few hundred

thousand!»

Overall solution

Historically, Laubscher started, like

TORNOS-BECHLER, to produce small

machines for the horology/watch

industry. Despite a different course

A break with tradition

At this point, Mr. Laubscher con-

fided that, by making these pur-

chases, he was breaking with six

generations of tradition. However,

the financial logic finally prevailed

and, as he quite justifiably explains,

the reasons are very pertinent:

◆ The DECO 2000 system has pro-

ved to be reliable and is well

known by the operators.

◆ Same programming approach

for the single-spindle and multi-

spindle ranges, thanks to the

TB-Deco.

◆ Workforce interested and keen

to work with the machines

of the future.

◆ Higher degree of com-

plexity and parts precision.

◆ The overall «machine-bar

feeder» solution is essential

to a dedicated, 100% reliable

service.

After analysing develop-

ments within the competi-

tive environment and general

trends, Mr. Laubscher has, for some

time now, been searching for ra-

tional products, which could meet

the ever-growing precision and

quality requirements at reduced

costs for his clients. Right from the

outset, he excluded cam-operated

multi-spindle lathes, where the

know-how of the service providers

on the market is so vast that a new-

comer could never be competitive.

Both with the MULTIDECO in all cas-

es, as with the DECO 2000, a very

high degree of know-how is incor-

porated in the machine, thereby

making take-over relatively simple.

Good mechanical qualities, coupled

with the necessary training, meant

that Laubscher Précision SA was

quickly able to benefit from the

power offered by this means of

production.

To explain his apparent philosoph-

ical change of opinion (from being

ultra cautious, if not «sensitive»

about the DECO 2000, to becoming

a leader if not a «pioneer» with the

MULTIDECO), Mr. Laubscher acknow-

ledges that another argument

swayed him towards the MULTIDECO

20/6, namely the competitive ad-

vantages provided by the product.

The «know-how supplied with the

machine» also counted a lot when

making the decision.

The editorial staff of DECO-Maga-

zine would like to thank Mr. Laub-

scher for his warm welcome and

wishes his company, which was

briefly presented here, every suc-

cess.

LAUBSCHER PRÉCISION SA

Company established 1846

Present directors Messrs. Heinz Laubscher, Jürg Laubscher and Ernst Zehnder

Directors from 1/7/2000 Messrs Jürg Laubscher, Hans-Peter Laubscher and Manfred Laubscher

Workforce Approx. 270 people + 22 apprentices

Fleet of machines Approx. 600 including 319 Tornos cam-operated lathes

Production Approx. 250 tonnes of parts per annum (for approx. 550 tonnes chippings)

Main markets 40% of t/o in Switzerland

Other major markets: USA, Germany and the UK25% of t/o in horology/watch industry

Projects New plant to be built between 2000 and 2003: Additional surface area of8,000 m2 for an investment of 15 million CHF.

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Personally, I will continue to preachto our colleagues and clients, thatthe exchange of reciprocal expe-rience can but only result in newideas and future developmentsand that these new ideas would,undoubtedly, lead to competitiveadvantages.

To come back to the source of thisarticle, I could distribute the com-parative tables supplied by S.O.M.relating to all its machines (those ofTornos-Bechler and the competi-tion) but I feel that this is not ethi-cally correct and will leave this sortof action to others. I am quite con-tent to quote some of the findingsexpressed by our client :

◆ «…our complete satisfactionwith the DECO machines re-cently installed on the pro-duction line, can easily be

In my capacity as head of the com-mercial department, which is sub-ject to a commercial environmentthat is growing fiercer by the dayand to what are sometimes justi-fied yet frequently mystifying pro-vocations by our competitors, thispositive statement by a client real-ly makes my day.

I will therefore take this opportuni-ty to highlight two observations:

1) The competition is becomingmore and more aggressive.The launch of the DECO sys-tem completely upset themarket with its deep-rootedbelief that the technologywas no longer capable ofevolving suddenly. With thearrival of the DECO 2000, thecompetition was completelyturned upside down. To faceup to such a technologicalleap, all tactics were used bythe competition, even thosewhose ethics and correct be-haviour should have led themto condemn this action. Apartfrom the ethical aspect, theycould induce a boomerang ef-fect.

Nowadays,

The title of this short yet important article is the formula used by our client,the S.O.M. company at Villa Carcina (BS / Italy), in a letter of thanksaddressed to TORNOS-BECHLER for its complete technical and commercial re-organisation and for the follow-through of the DECO 2000.

companies which succeed,

guarantee quality and enjoy success thanks to

the latest technologies and machines!

An example of this, is a companywhich threatens only to place itsorders with sub-contractors inpossession of a certain make ofmachines, thereby de facto elimi-nating those suppliers who couldprovide a superior quality at a com-petitive price. By becoming in-volved in an outside sector, thiscompany is depriving itself of as-sessing other, more competitive,alternatives. This could backfire,because other companies may de-cide to reject the products of thecompany in question by way ofreprisals.

2) Our clients are now benefitingfrom the advantages offeredby TORNOS-BECHLER and aresetting up efficient ways ofco-operation which, becauseof the flexibility and ease ofadapting the DECO system,form the basis of more ambi-tious economic and techno-logical aspirations.

These two points highlight a mar-ket reality and confirm that theDECO 2000 is now well known

throughout the market, because ithas demonstrated its performanceand is fully geared towards thefuture.

Our clients’ impressions are alsovery important, because TORNOS-BECHLER sees in them the part-ners with which to tread the pathof success and development.

At Tornos-Bechler, we believe inthis form of co-operation, becausenot only is it an important weaponto exploit, it is also the essence ofthe company.

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demonstrated, despite someteething problems, inexpe-rience and lack of knowledgeof the Windows program.»

◆ «The efficiency index (hoursof production compared withactual working hours) reacheda value of 84,3%, which is com-parable to that of our othermachines, which are betterknown, seeing that they havebeen used in our workshopsfor years and their reliability iswell-known throughout theworld market.»

◆ «The saturation index (actualworking hours compared withthe hours available) showshow, in 1999, these machineswere running at maximum pro-duction capacity. This meantthat customer satisfaction wasfurther increased in terms ofreliability and speed in sup-plying the most complexparts.»

To conclude this article, I shallquote our client’s slogan:

◆ «Nowadays, companies whichsucceed, guarantee qualityand enjoy success thanks tothe latest technologies andmachines» and complete itwith the words «and this inco-operation with the manu-facturers like Tornos-Bechlerfor whom the client repre-sents a permanent priority».

Bet us face the challenges of thefuture together.

Enzo PittonCommercial Manager

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The layout reveals what

is uppermost in our minds

The aim of providing widespread

transparency can be seen by the

simplification of the design whilst

our objective in providing honest

and clear-cut information is shown

by the cloudy bands and their na-

tural and yet plain connotations.

For some time now, these aims

have also been applied to other

media. The relational appearance

and actual depth of our commit-

ment to satisfy our customers are

illustrated by light shades, which

lend a three-dimensional effect to

some items.

The conventional headings are still

there but now they stand out bet-

ter. A glance at the top of the page

will tell you the section you are in.

This signage has likewise been sim-

plified by the use of only one lan-

guage in the icon – namely English.

However, we shall provide the

headings in the form of sub-titles

in French and German.

Assuming the existence of further

information, measuring elements,

bibliographies and so on, a referral

system illustrated by an icon at the

end of the article was set up. This

will allow you to complete your

documentation and will enable you

to go deeper into those subjects

that are of interest to you.

To help you to see the contents of

the various magazines at a glance

and, where applicable, to order the

back numbers of interest free of

charge, we shall also publish with

each episode, summary tables of

the contents (first summary to

feature in DECO-Magazine No. 14

dated September 2000). This table

will be available on our website

www.tornos.ch\decomag from

which you can also download all the

articles published (from September

onwards). This service will naturally

be supplemented as new editions

appear.

DECO-Magazine has one single

aim: to enable you to be stronger,

more efficient and/or profitable

with your DECO and MULTIDECO

means of production. The changes

made are going in this direction

and we sincerely hope that you will

find the enhanced value, which we

have been trying to provide.

DECO-MagazineNew layout for

You will have without doubt noticed that theDECO-Magazine has undergone a change withthis new edition.This is a process of natural development, enablingthe magazine to provide you with more informa-tion, the tricks of the trade & not to mention newideas.

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